New Au Pair Program launched

Mon 26 Feb 2007

The sister organisation of Student Exchange Australia, Student Placement Australia (SPA) has just announced the launch of its newest program - Au Pair USA.

You can view a video outline of the program here.

Working in conjunction with their US partner, EurAupair Intercultural Child Care programs (EurAupair) SPA is offering young Australian’s between the ages 18-26 the chance to spend a year in the USA. You’ll help care for your host family’s children in exchange for the experience of living as a family member in an American household.

Becoming a Au Pair gives you more than knowledge about America, its language and culture. A year abroad teaches you about building friendships, taking responsibility for yourself, respecting differences and tolerating the beliefs of others.

Upon arrival in the USA, you’ll spend 5 days in New York City attending an ‘Au Pair Workshop’ before heading off to your homestay communities. Although you will be actively involved in interesting and helpful learning activities during the workshop you will have an opportunity to see many of New York's famous sights such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Broadway, Times Square, Fifth Avenue, Central Park and more.

The price of the program is $1850 fully inclusive and compares very favourably to other Au Pair programs.

Check out Au Pair USA to see if it is the right choice for you!